Will higher PER improve Tesla Rod?

What's the best way to get the most out of my Tesla Rod? If I increase my Perception will I get a better to hit chance?
What affects it's performance?

 

The telsa rod is on the same hit table the firearms are on.. Yes, perception will help provided you increase your firearms skill accordingly.

 

Well, that explains why I can't hit the broad side of a barn with it.

 

I personaly think requireing a firearms skill check for a staff that throws lightning is a bit off myself.. but I didn't make the game and don't have anywhere near the skill to do so even if I wanted to so I guess I have no room to talk. All the same, I'd rather have the skill check to be throwing or melee. I mean, you have a staff.. that hurls balls of energy.. and fire arms. Something just doesn't add up. But anyway, /rant off. Glad to help.

 

Makes sense to me. Firearms are the use of aiming and firing technological weapons. The tesla rod is just an extremely short range gun.